Hi! Frans.
I understand both systems and also resent bureaucrats interfering but in
this case safety is paramount. It would be fine for the flight
characteristics to be unchanged .....BUT if the structural strength is
compromised the ultimate characteristic is seriously likely to downwards!
For instance the thigh areas , seat backs, tunnel, and bulkheads round the
fuel tank are in the most highly stressed areas. In consequence any holes
cover doors must convey adequate stresses from the rest of the plane.
If William Mills were here (Bless him) he would countenance that without
doubt by saying there are inspectors and inspectors ! Obviously if you are
an engineer and have conducted adequate calculations to assure your test
pilot then just fine.
Regards
Bob Harrison.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Frans Veldman
Sent: 13 November 2009 11:52
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Mode S transponders
Brian Davies wrote:
> I suspect we will disagree on this Frans, but I think having an inspector
> look at my aircraft is a good thing, rather than an imposition. We are
all
> human and human beings are error prone. A second pair of eyes is a
valuable
> contribution to a safe first flight. Not too late to reconsider!
I do not disagree with you at all. In fact, I have already someone
invited to take a close look at the airplane, and I'm sure the test
pilot is going to do the same.
But if I read that in the UK you need to apply for a mod if you want to
make a small door on the empty space below your thighs, well, I'm very
glad that we don't have such interference here in the Netherlands. After
all, it is an experimental airplane, there should be some room for
builder modifications, especially if these modifications are unlikely to
affect any flight characteristics.
So, that is what I wanted to say, I'm glad that we Dutchies have some
freedom here for improvements on the airplane.
Frans
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